Video: 'The World At War Episode 6 HD - Banzai!: Japan (1931–1942)' (Battle of Lake Khasan at 12:42)
(Thursday, August 11, 1938, noon local time; part of the Soviet–Japanese border conflicts) — The Battle of Lake Khasan, an attempted military incursion by Manchukuo (Japanese) into the territory claimed by the Soviet Union, ended in today with a ceasefire. Continue reading Battle of Lake Khasan on Japanese-Soviet border ends 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1938)
(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dreams of the Everyday Housewife’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - Waiting for the Sun (Full Album)' (11 videos)
(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #110 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Waiting for the Sun’ album by The Doors debuts at #110 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)
